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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0876825

EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE

Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407

Financials

$383K$341K2023$397K$416K2024$391K$417K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$391,178$417,053-$25,875$127,138$2,668$124,470
December 31, 2024990$397,494$415,781-$18,287$150,844$499$150,345
December 31, 2023990$382,957$341,082$41,875$168,839$207$168,632
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$369,983
of which government grants
$28,044
Program service revenue
$2,022
Investment income
$3,584
Net income from fundraising events
$15,589
Other revenue
$15,589

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$343,675
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,283
Accounting fees
$7,412
Occupancy
$18,972
Travel
$4,111
Depreciation
$12,093
Program services (functional)
$357,612
Management and general (functional)
$59,441

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$150,844
Total assets, end of year
$127,138
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,668
Net assets, end of year
$124,470
Land, buildings and equipment
$30,576
Net assets without donor restrictions
$38,384
Net assets with donor restrictions
$86,086
Gross unrelated business income
$3,584
Gross receipts
$399,008
Employees
41
Volunteers
39
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
TN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GREG DAVICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON BOWERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HENRY CURRINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM DARBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLEY CRICHTONBOARD CHAIR
Officer
1$0
NAOMI EMMETTTREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANELLE MALONE-DRAKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GREG DAVICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON BOWERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLEY CRICHTONBOARD CHAIR
Officer
1$0
NAOMI EMMETTTREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANELLE MALONE-DRAKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GREG DAVICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NAOMI EMMETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CARLOS BETANCOURTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON BOWERSPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
CHARLEY CRICHTONTREASURER
Officer
1$0
KELLY STULTZSECRETARY
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2903 E 37TH ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407-2213
In care of
% MICHAEL KENDALL
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CHARLEY CRICHTON
Signed the 990
CHARLEY CRICHTON, PRESIDENT
Phone
(706) 639-5366
Return prepared by
HENDERSON HUTCHERSON & MCCULLOUGH PLLC

Mission

ELEE IS AN EL SISTEMA INSPIRED AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO DEVELOP THE CREATIVITY, DISCIPLINE, PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY OF ITS STUDENTS THROUGH MUSICAL INSTRUCTION AND COLLABORATION IN A GOSPEL-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT.EXPRESSION ENGINE OFFERS MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND USE OF INSTRUMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A CONTINUOUS K-12TH PROGRAM, WITH CLASSES IN CHOIR, BUCKET BAND, MUSICIANSHIP, AND VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS. STUDENTS AGED 14 AND UP HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PAID INTERNS, LEARNING TRANSFERABLE AND MUSICAL JOB SKILLS WHILE CONTINUING THEIR STUDIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EXPRESSION ENGINE'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES FOR STUDENTS K-12TH GRADE DURING THE FALL AND SPRING.
    Expenses $227,234
  • EXPRESSION ENGINE'S SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES A FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP WITH MUSICAL INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS K-12TH GRADE.
    Expenses $125,490
  • EXPRESSION ENGINE'S RECORDING PROJECT ALLOWED STUDENTS, STAFF, AND GUEST ARTISTS TO RECORD ORIGINAL MUSIC WRITTEN BY EXPRESSION ENGINE STUDENTS IN SUMMER 2024; THIS MUSIC WAS RELEASED IN SUMMER 2025.
    Expenses $4,888 · revenue $22

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0876825
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$127,138
Income (IRS master file)
$399,008

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$391,178$417,053$127,138IRS
990-TDecember 2025–––IRS
990December 2024$397,494$415,781$150,844IRS
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$382,957$341,082$168,839XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$406,296$300,110$126,757IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-0876825).

Questions about EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE

What is the EIN of EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE is 81-0876825.
Is EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHARLEY CRICHTON.
Who are the officers and directors of EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EAST LAKE EXPRESSION ENGINE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $391,178, expenses of $417,053 and total assets of $127,138 at year end.

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